University of Gujrat

Hafiz Hayat Campus

Course Title: Introduction to Psychology-I (BS. Honors)
Course Code: PSY 101
Instructor’s Name: Lubna Ishtiaq
E-mail address: greesea2@gmail.com
Office: A114

Grading System
Marks In Letter Grade Numeric Value Description
Percentage of Grade
85 and above A+ 4.00 Exceptional
80-84 A 3.70 Outstanding
75-79 B+ 3.40 Excellent
70-74 B 3.00 Very Good
65-69 B- 2.50 Good
60-64 C+ 2.00 Average
55-59 C 1.50 Satisfactory
50-54 D 1.00 Pass
49 and below F 0.0 Fail
W Withdrawal
I Incomplete

 Maximum Possible grade point Average is 4.00

 Minimum Grade Point Average for Obtaining the degree is 2.50
Course Objectives:

 To give the introductory knowledge of the basic concepts in psychology.

 To ensure that the students are aware of the nature of psychology as a

scientific approach.
 To give comprehensive knowledge about the subject matter of
psychology.

Study Plan
Week 1  Definition of Psychology
 Historical Background of Psychology
 Subject Matter of Psychology
 Historical Background of Psychology
Week 2  The Emergence of Psychology
 Psychology as the Study of Conscious Experience
 Psychology as the Study of Unconscious processes

 Psychology as the Study of Individual Differences

 Psychology as the Study of Observable Behavior

Week 3  Five Perspectives in Psychology

 Psychology Today
 Psychology as a Scientific Approach
 Class Activity: Class Discussion on Application of
Psychology with Special Reference to Pakistan
 Assignment
Week 4  Definition of Research
 Steps in a Research Methods
 Methods of Psychology
 Scientific and Non Scientific Methods
Week 5  Case History Method
 Experimental Method
 Survey Method
 Observation
Week 6  Quiz
 Interviewing Techniques
Week 7  Assignment
 Presentation
 Characteristics and major Function of Sensation
Week 8  Structure & Function of the Ear
 Vision: Structure & Function of the Eye
Week 9  Mid-term Exams
Week 10  Biological Basis of Behavior
 Neuron: Structure and function
 Presentations
Week 11  Brain
 Central Nervous System
 Peripheral Nervous System
 Presentations
Week 12  Nature of Perception
 Factors of Perception: subjective, objective and social
Week 13  Kinds of Perception
 Definition and Nature of Attention
 Factors of Attention
 Presentation
 Assignment
Week 14  Span of Attention
 Distraction of Attention
 Causes and control of Distraction
 Fluctuation of Attention
Week 15  Presentation
Week 16  Review the Course
 Grand Quiz
Week 17  Preparation Week
Week 18  Final Examination

Recommended Books:

 Coon, D. (1998). Introduction to Psychology: Exploration and

Application. (8th ed.).New York: Brooks/Cole Publishing Company.
 Bano, S. (2006). A Text book of Psychology. Revised edition. Ilmi
Books House, Lahore.
 Bootzin, R.R, G. H.Bower, R.B.Zajonc, & E.Hall. (1986). Psychology
Today: An Introduction. (6th ed.). New York :Random House, Inc.
 Feldman, R.S.(1993). Understanding psychology. (International Edition).
Mc Graw Hill Company
 Fernald, L. D., & Fernald, P. S. (2005). Introduction to psychology. USA:
WMC Brown.
 Myers, D. G. (1992). Psychology. (3rd ed.). New York: Worth Publishers.
 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY-I

Introduction to Psychology

Nature and Application of Psychology with special reference to Pakistan.

Historical Background and Schools of Psychology (A Brief Survey)

Methods of Psychology

Observation; Case History Method; Experimental Method; Survey Method; Interviewing

Techniques

Biological Basis of Behavior

Neuron: Structure and Functions

Central Nervous System and Peripheral Nervous System

Endocrine Glands

Sensation, Perception and Attention

Sensation

Characteristics and Major Functions of Different Sensations

Vision: Structure and functions of the Eye.

Audition: Structure and functions of the Ear.

Perception

Nature of Perception

Factors of Perception: Subjective, Objective and Social

Kinds of Perception: Spatial Perception (Perception of Depth and Distance), Temporal

Perception; Auditory Perception, Movement Perception, Time Perception,

Perceptual Consistency

Illusions

Attention

Factors, Subjective and Objective

Span of Attention

Fluctuation of Attention

Distraction of Attention (Causes and Control)

Recommended books

1. Atkinson R. C., & Smith E. E. (2000). Introduction to psychology (13th ed.) Harcourt
Brace College Publishers.
2. Fernald, L. D., & Fernald, P. S. (2005). Introduction to psychology. USA: WMC Brown
Publishers.
3. Glassman, W. E. (2000). Approaches to psychology. Open University Press. Hayes, N.
(2000). Foundation of psychology (3rd ed.). Thomson Learning.
4. Lahey, B. B. (2004). Psychology: An introduction (8th ed.). McGraw-Hill Companies,
Inc.
5. Leahey, T. H. (1992). A history of psychology: Main currents in psychological thought.

New Jersey: Prentice-Hall International, Inc.

6. Myers, D. G. (1992). Psychology. (3rd ed.). New York: Wadsworth Publishers.

7. Ormord, J. E. (1995). Educational psychology: Developing learners. Prentice-Hall, Inc.